Special Education Teacher

OES SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER- TLC PROGRAM at the Fisher Hill Elementary School. This position is for the 2026-2027 school year.

The ideal candidate for the position of teacher of the Therapeutic Learning Center would hold the following qualifications/training:

• Understanding of the basic principles of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)
• Knowledge of child development, including the variations within development for students with developmental disabilities including Autism and Down Syndrome
• The ability to supervise, manage and communicate with multiple individual aides
• The ability to communicate effectively with related service providers to ensure generalizability of treatment programs as well as the program BCBA
• The ability to communicate effectively with parents/families as well as outside care providers regarding the development and progress of students
• Conduct monthly family clinic training''s based on pertinent topics
• Implement Behavior Intervention Plans
• Take a variety of data regarding program acquisition, behavior and independent living skills
• The ability to design and implement Discrete Trial Training programs for students in grades preschool-3rd
• The ability to design and implement chaining procedures to teach independent living skills
• The ability to design modifications/accommodations of assignments for inclusion in the general education curriculum
• The ability to design engaging and effective small group lessons utilizing assistive and augmentative communication systems, technology and based on the strengths of multiple learning styles
• The ability to use varied forms of assistive and augmentative communication programs (examples include sign language, PODD, TouchChat and Proloquo2go)

CERTIFICATION: Must have a current Massachusetts Teaching License for Moderate Disabilities K-8

• Or certification as a Board Certified Behavioral Analyst

SALARY: $45,174 - $93,835 (subject to change- due to pending contract negotiations) based on experience and credentials.